Battery Chargers
What Should I Do With It?
Battery chargers require specialized handling and must be kept out of standard garbage and curbside recycling streams. Many modern chargers feature built-in lithium-ion or other rechargeable batteries, which are highly sensitive to friction and pressure. If these devices are thrown into regular bins, they can easily be crushed by sanitation machinery, sparking dangerous fires in collection trucks and sorting facilities. To protect community clean-up crews and prevent toxic heavy metals from leaching into the environment, always dispose of battery chargers through designated e-waste drop-locations, auto parts retailers, or certified mail-in recycling programs.
Safety First
This item contains chemicals, heavy metals, or batteries that can be dangerous. Throwing it in your regular trash can cause fires, hurt sanitation workers, or leak harmful chemicals into the environment.
Before throwing this away, see if it can be fixed up, given to a friend, or donated to a local thrift shop. Keeping items in use is the best way to stop waste before it starts!
The recycling guidelines shown here are for general reference and educational purposes. Every city and town has different rules, sorting equipment, and recycling programs.
Please check your local town website or ask your local garbage collection program to make sure you are following your neighborhood's rules.